Formerly known as The
Viscount V, this youthful outfit were part of a vibrant garage and soul
scene in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Originally issued on Lindy
Blaskey's Lavette label, their legacy comprises a lightweight cover of
Midnight Hour backed by a mournful garagey ballad.

Produced by Lindy Blaskey this was orignally released on
his own Lavette label, then picked up for national distribution by Challenge.
It also made it over the border and recieved a Canadian release on Apex.

The Viscount V

Personnel:

MIKE ABRAHAMbsA

FRANK COONSorganA

JOE CORAZZIgtrA

JIMMY FRANCHINIvclsA

SONNY JOHNSONdrmsA

45s:

1Cherry
Red 'Vette/Anna(Lavette LA
5003/4)1965

2My
Angel/She Doesn't Know(Lavette LA
5009/10)Aug. 1966

Operated out of Albuquerque
in New Mexico.
Both of these 45s were produced by Lindy
Blaskey who fronted The Lavells. This band later became The
Berrys.